US Bridges

Rockville RD over Elm Creek

Fair

Miami County, Kansas · 12.0E 11.5S of Paola · Structure no. 000611109005187

Built
1971
54 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
116 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
66
2011 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rockville RD over Elm Creek is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying Rockville RD over Elm Creek in Miami County, Kansas. It was built in 1971, so it is 54 years old, older than the Kansas average of 52.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 66 vehicles a day, projected to reach 69 by 2043. The structure is 116 ft (35.4 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesRockville RD
CrossesElm Creek
Location12.0E 11.5S of Paola
RouteCounty Highway 6113
CountyMiami County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.40818, -94.65984
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating50 US tons
Inventory rating31 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length116 ft (35.4 m)
Longest span57 ft (17.4 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic66 (2011)
Projected traffic69 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Rockville RD over Elm Creek built?

It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rockville RD over Elm Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in June 2023.

How much traffic does Rockville RD over Elm Creek carry?

About 66 vehicles per day (2011 count).

How long is Rockville RD over Elm Creek?

The structure is 116 ft (35.4 m) long with a longest span of 57 ft (17.4 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Rockville RD over Elm Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.